Head, Strategic & Reputational Risk Management

Job Overview

The Head of Strategic and Reputational Risk Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the bank's strategic and reputational risk management framework. The role requires a proactive leader who can navigate complex risk environments, protect the bank's reputation and align risk strategies with the bank's overall strategic objectives.

Functions & Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Management

• Facilitate the continuous assessment of the bank’s strategic risks, ensuring alignment with the bank’s longterm objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to embed strategic risk considerations into key decision-making processes.
• Monitor and report on emerging strategic risks that could impact the bank's growth, financial performance, and competitive positioning.

Reputational Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor reputational risks stemming from operational failures, regulatory breaches, negative publicity, and stakeholder dissatisfaction.
• Provide advisory support to business units to ensure activities, communications, and decisions align with the bank’s reputation management standards.
• Implement crisis response strategies and manage reputational risk incidents to minimize potential damage.

Risk Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare periodic risk reports for executive management and the Board Risk Committee, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications, and Business Units, to ensure cohesive risk management approaches.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, media, and industry bodies, to stay informed of evolving risk landscapes.
• Lead and mentor the Strategic and Reputational Risk Management team, fostering a high-performance, risk-aware culture.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to embed strategic and reputational risk awareness bank-wide.